MUSICIANS

Overview

The Musician/ Cantor will be responsible for performing music at various parish services, including Sunday Vigil Mass and may be contracted to perform at weddings, funerals and other liturgical events as necessary. The Musician/ Cantor will be responsible for animating the Sunday Liturgy and providing the musical environment.

• Employment Status:
  Part-Time
• FLSA Status:
  Non-Exempt (Hourly)
• Schedule:
  
  Saturday and Sunday Masses
• Reports to:
  
  Pastor

• Provides musical support to prayerful environment
• Assists Pastor and/or Director of Music and Liturgy in securing other instrumentalists as needed
• Continuously maintains professional and liturgical education through reading, workshops, classes, etc.
• Available to perform at special events including weddings, funerals and other events as needed

• Attend all Archdiocese required training and meetings on Liturgy and Music
• Attends Parish staff meetings as necessary
• Actively participates in all required attendance Parish events as directed by Pastor and/or Director of Music and Liturgy

• High School degree or equivalent
• Ability to sing with accurate pitch and rhythm
• Ability to play various instruments (Piano/ Organ/ Guitar preferred)
• Basic understanding of Music Theory
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with all levels of staff and management

• Bachelor’s degree in Music, Liturgy and/or 2 prior years’ experience
• Previous experience/ knowledge of Roman Catholic Liturgy including Lectionary and Sacramentary
• Bilingual (English/ Spanish) preferred

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise as needed.

The Archdiocese of San Antonio is an Equal Opportunity Employer.